Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

During this podcast, we speak on the tradition and heritage of firearms season. In addition, we discuss our own personal outings to the woods during the season opener! Although the weather was not cooperating we still had buck encounters and Adam heard more turkeys gobbling than during the spring!  Here in the state of Missouri, we have an 11 day gun season that is situated right during the middle...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan catches up with the CEO of the newly formed National Deer Association, Nick Pinizzotto. Right off the bat, the guys talk about how Nick's season has been going thus far, specifically about a successful bowhunt in Delaware. Then, Nick fills us in on how the newly named National Deer Association is doing and what they play to accomplish in the u...

It's the magic time of the season for ALMOST everyone! During this episode, Parker and Drew are recapping their last two weeks of hunting. They discuss the deer movement during this time of the season, specifically in Alabama. Parker shares the story and strategies he used to kill a buck on public land in Alabama, mainly how our November could be translated to most state's October "Lul...

The first week of the rut is over, and although there are still a couple weeks left, the second week of the rut is a little different. Depending on when does come in to heat on the properties you hunt, the deer movement could start to slow down. But, don't get worried, this is the time of the rut where big mature bucks are on their feet and looking for their next breeding opportunity. On this...

Most of you know Parker McDonald from the Southern Ground Hunting podcast on the Sportsmen's Nation. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan connects with Parker to discuss his recent success in Kentucky and his plans for the Alabama rut in December. The guys talk about the strategies he has used this year and how he focuses on water access and bedding areas to intercept deer moveme...

In this podcast I tell the story of how I scouted into an area that I ended up killing my biggest buck to date. From the time we left the truck, we'd gotten a near shot opportunity, climbed trees and hunted from the saddles, got back down and covered a total of 4.5 miles before finding a spot that dictated that we sit in ambush again. No sooner had we gotten set up on the ground than this guy...

This week on the podcast Marcus is joined by Adam Gall. Adam is the co-founder along with his wife Ana of 2% Certified guide service, Timber to Table. Adam and his wife started Timber to Table with the goal of helping new hunters gain experience in the field and more importantly putting food on the table. Adam has such a love and appreciation for the landscape he hunts and he does his best to pass...

This week we discuss the multiple uses of our public lands.  We foreshadowed this topic in a previous episode when we discussed that the pandemic would increase outdoor activities and the use of our public lands.  This has certainly happened and with the opening of various hunting seasons across the state it has now started to cause some tensions between people hunting and people doing other outdo...

Some archery seasons drag on for months, some go by quick, and some last for just the right amount of time. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Justin Zarr to recap their recent bowhunting success. The guys share the stories of the bucks they killed, the strategy involved, and all of the important details of the hunt.   Nine Finger Chronicles is Powered by Simplecast Le...

Nate & Micah get to sit down with Ty Easley of Heartland Bowhunter to talk about hunting mature whitetail, specifically a buck Ty was able to take down this year nicknamed "Dreamer."  Ty discusses how he learns with deer as they grow to figure out personalities, tendencies, and likes and dislikes to successfully hunt them as they become mature.  He also talks about how he uses trail ca...

Following up last week's podcast when we dove deep into habitat and whitetail deer movements during the rut. This week, we review a bow hunt that eventually leads to a mature buck stepping into range for Adam and Chad.  As we noticed consistent daylight movement on a specific ridge on the Keith farm, we moved in mid-day to hang a new treestand to take advantage of the upcoming winds. This stan...

During this episode, we sing the warmer weather blues with Greg Glesinger and provide you with some hot tips for getting in front of mature bucks despite the above-average temperatures. Greg also provides a hunt recap with Kasey Morgan as Kasey harvested a great Missouri buck over a decoy setup.  Hunters are taking to the woods as the calendar has flipped to sweet November. Although temperatures a...

Shane Ball, former professional chef, took his trade to a very high level.  Starting as a kid who wanted to make money and found a dishwashing position,  and worked his way to making food for one of the most notorious chefs in the world.  His travels and training opened his horizons to a world of mixing flavors and preparing high level dishes.   Shane isn’t all foodie, but also hunts and forages i...

Clay Newcomb sits down with Josh Kaywood of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers to discuss their mission and what he does for the organization. They also talk about why some have labeled BHA a “green decoy” and have an open discussion about some of the internet controversy surrounding the organization. This is a good conversation! If you’ve been on the fence - check it out.   Bear Hunting Magazine...

This week we're sitting around the campfire (kitchen table) at deer camp in Kentucky. We've got a few guests, some you may recognize and some you may not. We're just hanging out, shooting the bull, and talking about how we plan to kill big bucks on public land during the rut in Kentucky.    Southern Ground Hunting is powered by Simple Cast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

On this previously aired episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan and Tom discuss hunting strategy for the rut. The guys talk about locating doe bedding areas, looking for fresh sign, checking trail cameras, and much more.   Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our Sponsors: * Check out Nathan and Sons at https://nathanandsons.com * Check...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan is joined by Mark Kenyon for a speedy Q&A session about the whitetail rut. They guys cover hunting the rut during warm weather, hunting small properties, and hunting high pressure properties. This is a quick episode that remind you of some hunting basics during the rut.   Nine Finger Chronicles is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad...

On today's episode Marcus is joined by RJ Geesaman. RJ is the sales manager for 2% Certified company 1 Shot Gear. 1 Shot Gear is a high end hunting store located in the greater Denver area in Colorado. The guys talk about how important good gear is to the hunt and why they are offering the products that they do. All of the gear that they sell has been tested by their employees and meet their s...

This week on the show we talk about Jeff's experience on the lottery hunt his niece was drawn for.  He tells us the story of the hunt and what he was able to take away from the experience.  We also discuss skills that can't be taught in magazines or in a Youtube video that are important for success in the woods.     Ohio Huntsman is Powered by Simplecast Learn more about your ad choices. V...

In this episode Gus Congemi joins the show. Gus is the host of “Live The Wild Life TV”. Gus shares a little about his background and how he got started in the outdoors. He covers his archery progression, the importance of practicing real life shot scenarios, and the equipment he currently uses. We get into his arrow setup and his broadhead of choice. We wrap it up with the knives he prefers to use...

On this weeks podcast, we discuss the necessary habitat and security cover requires to attract, hold, and hunt mature bucks during the pre-rut stage. This podcast will get you excited about hunting chaotic times of the year.  We break down why whitetails do what they do during November and how habitat is very strongly correlated to their movements. Secure bedding cover is like an magnet for deer d...

Another awesome Tales of the Chase show with success in Missouri.  Friend of the show Ted Bright got it done in October on a stud 8 pointer, and Nate and Micah get to talk with him about the awesome story behind the hunt.  Ted breaks down the pieces he put together as he scouted the property before moving in for the kill.  Setting up and preparing for the wind and conditions was crucial for Ted in...

This is a bold statement, but it’s true, especially during this time of the year. The pre-rut is a great time to get some fascinating deer behavior captured on trail cameras. But with all the intel you can gain, does it paint a full picture?  On this weeks podcast, we break down some crazy buck management that we captured this past week. In just 24 hours we captured over 1.5 miles of straight line...

This is a great episode for southern deer hunters! All across the south it's not uncommon to find big huge areas that have had all of the timber cut. Many hunters see this as a problem, however, it can be an incredible piece of property and can hold some of the biggest bucks in the area. On this episode, Parker and Drew both talk about buck encounters in these clear cut areas (cutovers) from t...

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks about his strategy for the remainder of the pre-rut and the upcoming rut. Dan explains how he uses trail camera information to point him in the best area to hunt and what he does when no shooters show up. He explains how he uses terrain features, fresh sign, and most importantly, the local doe groups to put himself in the bet position.   Nin...